A big fat YES to this book, it was just simply delicious! The kind of story you just sink right into and want to be part of. Incredible characters, steady plot, the best cast of characters I've read in a while and two of my favorite authors co-conspiring!! Absolutely yes! I'm in!
When Kendall has the chance to stay at her Aunt's house alone for the summer, while thinking about whether or not she really wants to start law school and avoiding going home and the memories that are there, she hops right on that plane. There she meets Vaughn, the next door neighbor her first night there while out walking the dog. This little snowball is a character in her own right. Back to Vaughn, who I will say makes my book boyfriend list right out the the gate. I loved him. There's a party at his house, he's outside in the driveway and pretty wasted when his car starts up and into reverse and Kendall shoves him out of the way, saving him from getting run over. Kendall knows what drunks do behind the wheel of a car. Taking his keys, while the party rages on she takes him home and he crashes on the couch downstairs. Kendall is the girl who wears Winnie the Pooh pj's and doesn't realize how she effects those around her. The next morning Vaughn is gone, but in his place she sees her half sister Dixie, all smart mouth, tats and barely there clothes drinking her breakfast. Dixie has a barbed wit and doesn't spare Kendall a break. When Kendall challenges Dixie, Dixie calls their Aunt Sally to confirm that yes, she is supposed to be there housesitting. When half sister number 3 Amber shows up, looking unhappy these sisters know they've been played by their Aunt but to what end. Dixie does meet Vaughn that morning and Dixie knows who he is, he's plastered on billboards and magazines across the globe, male model and holy hotness. He lives next door to Aunt Sally with his two roommates and best friends, Dylan who just opened a hot new club in LA and Matt who is training to be a police officer. These guys couldn't be more different, as are the three sisters.
Halfway through the book I wanted the next book pronto. This story unfolds in an incredible way and I loved Vaughn who was loyal and steadfast. That it so refreshing to meet a younger male MC who didn't waffle like a fool during a story. 10 points for that alone. The whole flow of the plot, Kendall's backstory along with Vaughn's, everything about this book was right and nothing was wrong. It flowed. Sure there are moments where you're holding your breath wondering what's going to happen, there's plenty of that. Plenty of laughs, the dialogue courtesy of Dylan and Dixie, the unknowns, all of it. The book checks every single box and more. It's a guaranteed you're going to love it read. I love both these authors and the two writing together is genius! I can't wait for the next book! Absolutely recommend.

arc from NetGalley and Entangled for an honest review!

A big fat YES to this book, it was just simply delicious! The kind of story you just sink right into and want to be part of. Incredible characters, steady plot, the best cast of characters I've read in a while and two of my favorite authors co-conspiring!! Absolutely yes! I'm in!
When Kendall has the chance to stay at her Aunt's house alone for the summer, while thinking about whether or not she really wants to start law school and avoiding going home and the memories that are there, she hops right on that plane. There she meets Vaughn, the next door neighbor her first night there while out walking the dog. This little snowball is a character in her own right. Back to Vaughn, who I will say makes my book boyfriend list right out the the gate. I loved him. There's a party at his house, he's outside in the driveway and pretty wasted when his car starts up and into reverse and Kendall shoves him out of the way, saving him from getting run over. Kendall knows what drunks do behind the wheel of a car. Taking his keys, while the party rages on she takes him home and he crashes on the couch downstairs. Kendall is the girl who wears Winnie the Pooh pj's and doesn't realize how she effects those around her. The next morning Vaughn is gone, but in his place she sees her half sister Dixie, all smart mouth, tats and barely there clothes drinking her breakfast. Dixie has a barbed wit and doesn't spare Kendall a break. When Kendall challenges Dixie, Dixie calls their Aunt Sally to confirm that yes, she is supposed to be there housesitting. When half sister number 3 Amber shows up, looking unhappy these sisters know they've been played by their Aunt but to what end. Dixie does meet Vaughn that morning and Dixie knows who he is, he's plastered on billboards and magazines across the globe, male model and holy hotness. He lives next door to Aunt Sally with his two roommates and best friends, Dylan who just opened a hot new club in LA and Matt who is training to be a police officer. These guys couldn't be more different, as are the three sisters.
Halfway through the book I wanted the next book pronto. This story unfolds in an incredible way and I loved Vaughn who was loyal and steadfast. That it so refreshing to meet a younger male MC who didn't waffle like a fool during a story. 10 points for that alone. The whole flow of the plot, Kendall's backstory along with Vaughn's, everything about this book was right and nothing was wrong. It flowed. Sure there are moments where you're holding your breath wondering what's going to happen, there's plenty of that. Plenty of laughs, the dialogue courtesy of Dylan and Dixie, the unknowns, all of it. The book checks every single box and more. It's a guaranteed you're going to love it read. I love both these authors and the two writing together is genius! I can't wait for the next book! Absolutely recommend.

arc from NetGalley and Entangled for an honest review!

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I requested this book because I loved the other Robin Bielman book I have read. Let me tell you, this one did not disappoint! I absolutely loved Kendall and Vaughn and I loved that the story was told from both of their points of view. This was not the lighthearted book I was expecting; this book tackled real, heavy issues and it did it very well. The secondary characters, especially Kendall's sisters Amber and Dixie, were fantastic. I would love to read books about the two of them!

I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of contemporary romances. This was different than a lot of books in this genre and it was very well written. I read it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this free ARC!

I recieved a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't enjoy this one at all... Every hing about it was so typical, the good girl and bad ass guy - only he's not a bad boy he's simply just himself - Kendall was a pity fest and all I heard whenever she talked was self loathing.

I have zero problem with people developing but why must all female leads in romance hate something about themselves that much! Yes we all dislike things about ourselves but there are things we like about ourselves...

Also why must all the females leads be immediately wanting sex... Because that always has to happen. What happened to I like you, I'd like to date you... No let's immediately almost have sex then date?What happened to realism where she would actually be far more closed off than she's portrayed. And maybe want to keep her virginity intact for someone special not just the first person who sparks any kind of feeling?

I enjoyed seeing the sisters grow closer but thats about the only good thing for me.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book that I’ve read by Robin Bielman, and I see many more on the horizon! I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the very beginning to the very end. It had a great message for its readers about overcoming your past and making your own decisions about your future.

Vaughn was an awesome character that didn’t seem to let his stardom go to his head. Kendall was a very lucky girl who deserves the love and respect that Vaughn has to give to her. I love how Vaughn stood up to his dad when it came to matters of the heart!

PS - Becca was trash and needs to be exposed for the drugged up skank that she truly is!

Fair warning: I am still riding the epic, giddy, flaily high this book gave me. There may be gushing. Lots of it. But whoamygoshyouguys - this book was so good!

While Robin Bielman has been charming her way onto my favorites list for a while now, this was my first book by Samanthe Beck and there is some magic in this author duo, I swear it. This is the sort of unicorn story where everything balanced perfectly. I laughed out loud, my belly filled with those coveted butterflies, and my heart ached for Vaughn and Kendall - and all those feelings (and more, GAH - so many feels!) flowed so seamlessly, I felt like I was part of the story. I was so invested. So completely held in thrall. And I am so hopelessly smitten, I can't even...

Vaughn and Kendall are...everything. I mean this is a story about a rising star/male model who falls in love with the mysterious girl-nobody who is house-sitting for his neighbor - and there is literally nothing I should be able to relate to about that, and yet I 100% felt like these were my people. I mean, I freaking adored them. They're funny and kind and...complicated. They're playful and sexy and absolutely adorable. My heart hopped on board from the original and unexpected meet-cute, and it never waivered - not once - while these two sorted themselves out throughout the story. I feel like these authors got everything right in Promise Me, and well, I warned you there'd be gushing. I'm so in love!

On top of this basically perfect love story, there lies a secondary story of the relationship between Kendall and her sisters. Actually there are a few different family dynamics explored here and the layers they add took this book to an emotional level I really wasn't expecting. Overall - I felt like this book was so much more than I had bargained for - in all the very best ways. The secondary characters are compelling in their own rights, and I felt like there was set-up here for follow-up books. Trust me when I tell you that all my crossables are crossed that there will be more where this came from.

The writing was smart and engaging, the story was compelling and interesting, and I can't even tell you all the ways this book touched my heart. I can't shake this giant smile. I'm still over the moon with all the ways this story made me happy. There are some emotional punches for sure, and some more serious storylines threaded through all this happiness - but in the end it is a feel good story and - as if there were any question - I cannot recommend it highly enough!

Kendall has two half sisters she doesn't get along with but her aunt Sally invited all three girls to housesit ...at the same time. What the three girls don't realize is how much they need each other. Each have a reason for running away from their lives. They need each other to heal. Kendall is still struggling with the repercussions of her accident that happened four years ago. Her father expects her to follow in his footsteps as a lawyer--something she's never been thrilled about. 

Vaughn is a model, actor, and neighbor to Sally. This summer could be his big break into Hollywood with a gig on America Rocks. His partying could prevent that from happening. Kendall, Sally's niece saves Vaughn's life when Becca stole his SUV and almost ran him over. Kendall also has a secret that can prevent Vaughn from his big shot if they remain together.

I’d like to say that this was a light easy read, and it was to a certain extent, but it covered a real issue, and had me really feeling for the main character and how she handled a huge mistake, a mistake made years earlier when she was a teenager. It’s a sad fact that the things we do as youngsters greatly impact our future, yet it always seems to be too late before we realise this. We’ve all heard the saying “If I knew then what I know now......”

Now that the serious stuff’s out of the way I’ll tell you how much I loved the book, the story, the words, the characters (including one fiesty little Pomeranian), and last but definitely not least the overall feel of it. I was addicted. I loved how there wasn’t any bad blood in either Vaughn or Kendall, I loved that it made me feel like anything was possible. Romance, family drama, and a teenage tragedy made this a definite favourite addition to my book library. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Vaughn and Kendall's story was sweet, sexy, and an enjoyable read. , It deals with themes of loss, but I didn't find it to be overwhelmingly angsty. I think the author did a good job balancing it out with witty banter between the characters. It takes a little while for the plot to get going, but all in all, I recommend it.

I liked this book, I really liked Vaughn, I wished Kendall had a little more self assurance. I found Vaughn to be charming.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was completely besotted with this story I devoured it in one sitting and cancelled my plans for the day because there was no way I was going to be able to step away mid chapter.

Firstly - the writing is incredible. Completely immersive and detailed - I truly felt like I was experiencing the story first hand. It is genuinely some of the best writing I have seen/read in a while!

My kindle copy is full of highlights from all of the quotes I felt were important (basically the whole book I swear). One of my favourites being - ‘I’m in charge of my heart. It’s mine to give, and it finally dawned on me that I can give it many times, in many ways. Love’s not a finite thing. I don’t have to retrieve what I’ve given, or give back what I’ve taken, in order to move on. I just have to be ready to give again’

Secondly - Vaughn?! What. A. Character. I adore that he isn’t an alpha type who acts like an ass and then comes to his senses for the girl. He is consistent from the first time you meet him. Yes he is handsome, yes he is famous, but he’s more than that and he doesn’t let it define him and when he cares for somebody he will move mountains for them. I love that he is sensitive and not afraid to show it
and I adore that every decision he makes his first concern is how it will affect Kendall.

Kendall’s story had me in tears, the beautiful moment she finally got the closure she needed was moving and heartfelt and I grew to love her character tenfold because of how she chose to better herself following the bad choice she’d made.

I adored Dixie and Amber and would have loved to have seen more from them! It was touching to see their relationship grow and each time Dixie was present I was not short on laughs.

There wasn’t a single plot line that I didn’t love, every part of the story was important and integral to the characters growth, everything about this book came together to create a moving, funny and romantic story that I literally could not get enough of.

I could not recommend highly enough!!

This is Vaughn and Kendall’s story,. This was a very well written and cute book about two people who meet and have an instant connection. They are both dealing with losing someone they have lost, and finding there own way with family. Vaughn is a model who is on the verge of making it big and Kendall doesn’t want her past mistakes to get in the way. Can they find a way to make it work or will there past come back to haunt them?

Vaughn and Kendall both lost people they loved when they were young., which has increased their empathy for others. They meet when Kendall is house sitting foe her aunt and she saves a drunken Vaughn from someone driving his car drunk. They are attracted to each other, but Kendall is still reeling from something in her past, and she struggles to let Vaughn in. Will Vaughn’s career in Hollywood and Kendall’s past keep them apart? This well crafted story will keep you hooked as you read to find out!

This is Kendall and Vaughn book, Kendall gets invited to house sit for her aunt in sunny Cali unfortunately her two half sisters get the same invite and none of them get along! The aunt's neighbor is Vaughn who's a hot sexy model who is about to blow up bigtime in his career! The aunt has a cute tiny dog who thinks she is a huge dog! I loved the dog she was funny and cute! The book is definitely worth reading it was a decent little story funny , sexy, good story, but not one of my all time favorite but like I said it's worth reading ! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

Kendall made a bad choice when she was seventeen that will effect the rest of her life. She doesn't think that she deserves good things to happen in her life. Vaughn is definitely a good thing. A very yummy good thing.
I loved reading, Promise Me. A little drama to keep me wondering helps too.